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California's governor signs bill to make farm union voting easier

Sep 30, 2022
The bill, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, allows voting by mail-- a victory for both organized labor and Democrats, including President Biden, who have supported the measure.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the bill following support from United Farmworkers and President Joe Biden.
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Supreme Court ruling for farmers against organized labor has broad implications

Jun 24, 2021
The justices have expanded property rights in a number of recent cases.
The Supreme Court case focused on a law that allowed union organizers to visit farm property 120 days per year.
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For the UFW's first female leader, it's business as usual

Sep 3, 2018
Teresa Romero is also the first immigrant woman to lead a national union. She talked to Kimberly Adams about a variety of topics before she steps into the role in December.
A person holds up a U.F.W. sign during U.S. President Barack Obama's announcement of the Cesar E. Chavez National by in honor the late Latino farm worker and labor and civil rights activist on October 8, 2012 in Keene Kern County, California.
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UFW activist Dolores Huerta's "riches to rags" story

Sep 13, 2017
The movement "became her No. 1" child, says Peter Bratt, who with Carlos Santana made a documentary about Huerta.
United Farm Workers leader Dolores Huerta organizing marchers on the second day of March Coachella in Coachella, California, in 1969.
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